Folic Acid

Folic Acid has several functions and health benefits. It's well known that Folic Acid is important for pregnant women. Folic Acid is part of a triad of B Vitamins - along with Vitamins B-6 and B-12 - that helps promote heart health. Folic Acid also promotes nervous system health, supports energy metabolism, and plays a significant role in the formation of new cells.
Folic Acid also known as folacin or folate, functions along with vitamin B12 and vitamin C in the utilisation of proteins. It has an essential role in he formation of heme, the iron-containing protein in haemoglobin and therefore is important in the formation of red blood cells. Folic acid (along with vitamin B6 and B12) is needed to regulate homocysteine in the blood, high levels of which are associated with cardiovascular disease and impaired mental function. Folic acid is essential during pregnancy as it is integral in the formation of the spinal chord in the developing foetus. Food sources of folic acid include beans and legumes, citrus foods and juices, wheat bran and other whole grains, poultry and dark green leafy vegetables.
Solgar offers two different folic acid supplement products dosages: 400mcg and 800mcg in tablets form, depending on your need or suspected vitamin folic acid deficiency.